Where was Andy Burnham on 31 Oct 2026?
Based only on news published that day. Locations are as reported by the media.
Summary of the day
Prime Minister Andy Burnham was reported in multiple outlets as being open to a formal apology for the United Kingdom's role in the slave trade, while simultaneously ruling out financial reparations. According to coverage from The Times and The Telegraph, he is also preparing a 10-year government plan and faces scrutiny regarding a grant awarded to a firm run by an associate. Additional reports from The Times and The Independent noted public criticism from parents regarding valproate and discussions concerning the UK's relationship with the European Union.
Reported locations
Antigua, AG
1 headline reported this location
Headlines published on 31 Oct 2026
- UK PM Andy Burnham open to slavery apology, rules out financial reparations
India Today
- It comes after Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he is 'open' to the possibility of the UK formally apologising
Facebook
- Brexit has made Britain ‘poorer and weaker’, Reeves says
The Independent
- King to speak about slavery with ‘unflinching honesty’ – but no apology expected
The Independent
- UK PM Burnham says he is 'open' to formal apology for slavery, but rules out reparations
Reuters
- Burnham’s shock stance on slavery puts pressure on the King
The Telegraph
- The Europe Burnham wants to rejoin is gone
The Times
- King won’t alter slavery speech despite Burnham considering apology
The Telegraph
- Andy Burnham just isn’t serious
The Telegraph
- Bigger than the budget? Andy Burnham preps ‘radical’ 10-year plan
The Times
- King to address slavery with 'unflinching honesty' after new Burnham stance | ITV News
ITVX
- Firm run by ‘close friend’ of Burnham to benefit from multi million-pound grant
The Telegraph
- Brexit: Support for rejoining EU grows after Burnham opens door to UK’s return
The Independent
- Andy Burnham has betrayed us, say parents of valproate children
The Times
- For good and ill, Andy Burnham is more like Trump than you think
The Times
- Burnham ‘open’ to apologising over UK role in slave trade
Channel 4
- UK PM Andy Burnham Open To Slavery Apology, But Rejects Reparations
NDTV
- Andy Burnham ‘open’ to calls for British formal apology for slavery
ITVX
- Almost 140 arrested at protest against Palestine Action ban outside US embassy in London
The Guardian
- The latest headlines - as Andy Burnham ‘open’ to calls for British formal apology for slavery
ITVX
- British leader Burnham hints at apology for country's role in slave trade but rejects reparations
Los Angeles Times
- UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham ‘open’ to calls for slavery apology but not reparations
GBC Ghana Online
- King arrives in Antigua and Barbuda as slavery debate persists
The Independent
- Burnham open to formal apology for slavery but rules out reparations ahead of Commonwealth summit
Cyprus Inform
- Badenoch hits out at formal UK slavery apology as ‘navel-gazing distraction’
The Independent
- UK PM Andy Burnham says Britain open to formal slavery apology but rules out financial reparations
The Eastleigh Voice
- Britain may apologise for acts of slavery: PM Andy Burnham rejects compensation for affected countries desp...
Bhaskar English
- Andy Burnham considering apology for UK’s role in slave trade
The Times
- UK PM Andy Burnham signals possible apology for slave trade but rules out paying reparations
Firstpost
- UK leader Burnham hints at apology for country's role in slave trade but rejects reparations
Oskaloosa Herald
- "Andy Burnham, please step in and tackle the Isle of Wight ferry crisis!" — Letter
Yahoo News UK
- Burnham 'open' to slavery apology - as King continues Caribbean tour
Sky News
- Burnham 'open' to calls for slavery apology but not reparations
BBC
- Burnham opens door to formal apology for Britain’s slave trade
Al Jazeera
- Andy Burnham needs to rethink his neo-liberal AI strategy
https://labourhub.org.uk/
- Burnham ‘open’ to formal apology for Britain’s slave trade
POLITICO.eu
- UK PM Burnham says 'open' to slavery apology but rules out financial reparations
France 24
- Britain open to apologising for slavery, says U.K. PM Andy Burnham
The Hindu
- UK PM ‘open’ to issuing apology for slavery, but not reparations
South China Morning Post
- Andy Burnham’s office lobbied for broadband deal set to benefit UAE
The Telegraph
- Andy Burnham fought for power – now he’s afraid to use it
The National Scot
- UK PM 'open' to slavery apology but not reparations
The Peninsula Qatar
- UK prime minister signals the government will consider an apology for its role in the slave trade
ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- UK PM signals the government will consider an apology for its role in the slave trade
ABC News
- Britain’s Prime Minister Says He’s Open to a Formal Apology for Slavery
The New York Times
- Andy Burnham is 'open' to apologising for UK’s role in slave trade
Metro.co.uk
- U.K. PM Andy Burnham open to apologizing for slave trade but rules out financial reparations
NBC News
- Increase in support for reversing Brexit after Burnham opens door for return
The Independent
- King arrives in Antigua and Barbuda as Andy Burnham says he's ‘open’ to slavery apology
LBC · reported in Antigua (approximate area)
- ‘Reparations now’: King and Burnham face protests at Antigua Commonwealth summit
The Guardian · reported in Antigua (approximate area)
- Andy Burnham Had His Bounce. Now Things Are About to Get Bumpy
Bloomberg.com
- Burnham considering formal slavery apology
The Telegraph
- British people can’t be made to pay for the wrongs of slavery – but we must confront our complicated history
The Guardian
- Why MPs keep talking about an early election despite Burnham's denials
BBC